Legislative committee; Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award, created

HB 287 continues the existing Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award under general statutory law, rather than as a joint resolution. The committee, composed of five House members (including at least one minority party member) and five Senate members (including at least one minority party member), annually awards medals to law enforcement officers demonstrating extraordinary courage and exceptional service. The bill specifies committee membership terms, meeting requirements, administrative support from legislative staff, and reporting obligations to the Secretary of State. This is a procedural bill with no new policy changes; it solely formalizes the committee's structure and operation.